Vaal University of Technology: Statistics

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# 4133 of 14,131 In the World
# 136 of 1,104 In Africa
# 22 of 26 In South Africa
# 536 of 14,131 For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology
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Acceptance rate

90%

Enrollment

49,910

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate90%
Admissions RequirementsSenior Certificate, National Certificate, National Vocational Certificate, Placement tests, International Equivalence Certificates
Academic CalendarJanuary to December
Enrollment49,910

We've calculated the 90% acceptance rate for Vaal University of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Vaal University of Technology.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Vaal University of Technology faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Vaal University of Technology.

Centre : Technology Transfer and Innovation

Technology

Department/Division : Research

Consumer Studies Ecology Educational Research Health Sciences Heritage Preservation Human Resources Logistics Management Management Microbiology Molecular Biology Pharmacology Public Relations Sustainable Development Tourism Waste Management Water Management Water Science

Faculty : Applied and Computer Science

Analytical Chemistry Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology Business Computing Chemistry Community Health Computer Science Information Technology Mathematics Physics Software Engineering

Faculty : Engineering and Technology

Building Technologies Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Engineering Fashion Design Hotel and Restaurant Hydraulic Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Multimedia Photography Power Engineering Production Engineering Tourism Transport Engineering

Faculty : Human Sciences

Arts and Humanities Ceramic Art Clothing and Sewing Education Fine Arts Food Science Graphic Design Law Photography Public Relations Tourism

Faculty : Management Sciences

Accountancy Business Administration Human Resources Labour and Industrial Relations Management Marketing Transport Management

Institute : Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

Biochemistry Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering

Institute : Sustainable Livelihoods

Development Studies Food Science

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Vaal University of Technology.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Bachelor's Degree

Biotechnology Communication Studies Criminology Education Health Sciences Medical Technology Nursing Police Studies

Advanced Diploma

Accountancy Agricultural Management Agriculture Biomedicine Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electronic Engineering Engineering Fashion Design Fine Arts Graphic Design Hotel and Restaurant Human Resources Industrial Engineering Information Technology Logistics Management Management Marketing Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Operations Research Photography Police Studies Public Relations Sports Management Tourism Vocational Education

Postgraduate Diploma

Accountancy Biomedicine Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Fashion Design Fine Arts Graphic Design Higher Education Hotel and Restaurant Human Resources Industrial Engineering Information Technology Labour and Industrial Relations Logistics Management Management Marketing Mechanical Engineering Medical Technology Metallurgical Engineering Photography Police Studies Public Relations Tourism

Master's Degree

Accountancy Administration Biotechnology Business Administration Ceramics and Glass Technology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Education Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Fashion Design Fine Arts Graphic Design Higher Education Hotel and Restaurant Human Resources Industrial Engineering Information Technology Labour and Industrial Relations Logistics Management Management Marketing Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Multimedia Photography Public Relations Tourism

Doctorate

Biotechnology Business Administration Business and Commerce Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Hotel and Restaurant Information Technology Management Marketing Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Photography Visual Arts

Research profile

Vaal University of Technology has published 3,577 scientific papers with 52,732 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, Computer Science, and Law.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Environmental Science
1,988 / 30,440
Engineering
1,972 / 31,866
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,966 / 26,410
Physics
1,863 / 29,703
Biology
1,810 / 29,358
Chemistry
1,651 / 27,466
Quantum and Particle physics
1,384 / 22,425
Political Science
1,371 / 18,721
Computer Science
1,316 / 19,205
Law
1,296 / 18,132
Business
1,229 / 17,071
Organic chemistry
1,167 / 20,631
Materials Science
1,124 / 18,110
Medicine
1,103 / 18,948
Geography and Cartography
1,030 / 14,152
Sociology
947 / 13,164
Psychology
945 / 14,016
Philosophy
917 / 11,551
Mathematics
908 / 14,954
Economics
891 / 12,564
Ecology
873 / 15,215
Geology
855 / 13,557
Biochemistry
744 / 14,203
History
716 / 9,149
Statistics
684 / 11,181
Archaeology
670 / 8,806
Chemical Engineering
661 / 12,430
Physical
617 / 13,790
Management
595 / 8,832
Metallurgy
591 / 10,157
Development Studies
577 / 8,100
Marketing
547 / 7,921
Paleontology
515 / 6,936
Social Psychology
470 / 8,695
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
441 / 7,598
Machine Learning
437 / 7,925
Optics
421 / 7,608
Linguistics
418 / 4,953
Pathology
415 / 7,363
Environmental Management
410 / 6,639

Annual publication & citation counts

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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names VUT
Founded 1966
Academic calendar January to December
Address Private Bag X021 Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 1900 South Africa
City Population 96,000
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